Fuji Japanese Whisky Core Range – Signed by Master Blender Jota Tanaka with Letter of Authenticity

Fuji Japanese Whisky Core Range – Signed by Master Blender Jota Tanaka with Letter of Authenticity

A special opportunity to own the complete Fuji Japanese Whisky Core Range, personally signed by Fuji Master Blender Jota Tanaka.

Produced at the Fuji Gotemba Distillery at the foot of Mount Fuji, this collection brings together the three expressions at the heart of the Fuji range: Fuji Single Malt Japanese Whisky, Fuji Single Blended Japanese Whisky and Fuji Single Grain Japanese Whiskey. Kirin confirms these are the brand's three core expressions, all made exclusively from whiskies crafted at Fuji Gotemba Distillery.

The set comprises:

• Fuji Single Malt Japanese Whisky – 70cl 46%
• Fuji Single Blended Japanese Whisky – 70cl 43%
• Fuji Single Grain Japanese Whiskey – 70cl 46%

What makes this collection particularly special is that each bottle has been signed by Jota Tanaka, Fuji's internationally recognised Master Blender. Tanaka became Kirin's Chief Blender in 2010 and Master Blender in 2017, and was inducted into the Whisky Magazine Hall of Fame in 2022. His career has also included seven years working at Four Roses Distillery in Kentucky, giving him an unusual depth of experience across both Japanese and American whisky production.

The three whiskies demonstrate the remarkable versatility of Fuji Gotemba Distillery, which produces both malt and grain whisky at the same site. The Single Malt showcases Fuji's elegant, fruity and creamy malt style; the Single Grain brings together three distinctive styles of grain whisky; while the Single Blended combines malt and grain whiskies produced at Fuji Gotemba into one harmonious expression.

All three core expressions were awarded Gold at the International Spirits Challenge 2025 for the third consecutive year, adding further provenance to this signed collection.

Fuji Single Malt Japanese Whisky – 70cl 46%

Fuji Single Malt Japanese Whisky is an elegant and fruit-forward Japanese single malt whisky produced at the renowned Fuji Gotemba Distillery, located at the foot of Mount Fuji in Japan.

Bottled at 46% ABV, Fuji Single Malt brings together a diverse selection of malt whiskies produced at this single Japanese distillery, creating a rich yet beautifully balanced style characterised by fruit, creaminess, malt and delicate oak.

Cask Type: Ex-Bourbon, American White Oak, Beer & French Oak Red Wine Casks

Kirin describes the expression as having a medley of fruity, luscious and creamy characteristics, while its Japanese product information highlights the richly fruity character created by the distillery's diverse malt whiskies.

For enthusiasts looking to explore beyond the most familiar names in Japanese whisky, Fuji Single Malt offers a fascinating introduction to the whisky-making philosophy of Fuji Gotemba.

Fuji Single Blended Japanese Whisky – 70cl 43%

Fuji Single Blended Japanese Whisky is a distinctive Japanese whisky created entirely from malt and grain whiskies produced at the Fuji Gotemba Distillery.

Bottled at 43% ABV, the expression showcases one of the characteristics that makes Fuji Gotemba particularly interesting: the distillery has the capability to produce both malt and multiple styles of grain whisky at the same location.

This allows Fuji to create a Single Blended Japanese Whisky, bringing malt and grain components from a single distillery together into one beautifully balanced expression.

Kirin describes the whisky as having a silky texture with delicate, multi-layered flavours, created from its diverse malt and grain whisky stocks.

Cask Type: American White Oak, Ex-Bourbon & Refill Casks

What Does Single Blended Whisky Mean?

The term Single Blended Whisky is particularly important to this bottle.

Rather than meaning that the whisky comes from multiple distilleries, Fuji Single Blended combines malt and grain whisky made at the same distillery – Fuji Gotemba. Kirin describes this ability to produce both types of spirit at one location as an unusual feature of the distillery.

It provides whisky enthusiasts with an opportunity to experience both sides of Fuji's production in one bottle.

Fuji Single Grain Japanese Whiskey – 70cl 46%

Fuji Single Grain Japanese Whiskey is a premium Japanese grain whisky produced at the Fuji Gotemba Distillery and bottled at 46% ABV.

What makes this expression particularly interesting is the distillery's ability to produce three distinctive styles of grain whisky, inspired by different international whisky-making traditions.

Cask Type: Ex-Bourbon American Oak

Rather than relying on a single grain spirit style, these components are brought together to create a layered and highly individual expression of Japanese Single Grain Whiskey.

Kirin describes the finished whisky as combining rich fruitiness with subtle spice, with the three grain styles creating a complex and multi-layered profile.

Three Styles of Grain Whisky

Fuji Gotemba's approach to grain whisky is one of the most interesting aspects of this expression.

Specialist product information identifies the three components as a Bourbon-style grain whisky, a medium-bodied Canadian-style grain whisky, and a lighter Scotch-style grain whisky. Together they provide different dimensions of fruit, weight and complexity.

The result is far more than simply a light grain whisky. Fuji Single Grain has been designed to demonstrate just how complex and characterful carefully produced and matured grain whisky can become.